A clambake is a traditional New England social event and culinary method centered on steaming seafood, traditionally in a sand pit on the beach. It has evolved into a versatile gathering that can be hosted on a beach, in a backyard, or even on a stovetop. The authentic beach clambake is an all-day labor of love.
: Wet seaweed (typically rockweed) is piled onto the hot stones to create steam. Clambake
: A massive wood fire is built over the stones for several hours until they are white-hot. A clambake is a traditional New England social